Grasses and Cranes, Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire), In Japan, the crane (tsuru) symbolizes happiness and longevity. It is considered a national treasure. This vertical motif was most likey a piece of art rather than a textile design stencil. Silk threads have been added to support the stencil structure., Japan, early - mid 19th century, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami
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Grasses, Cranes, Mulberry paper, kozo washi, treated, fermented persimmon tannin, kakishibu, silk threads, itoire, Japan, crane, tsuru, symbolizes happiness, longevity, considered, national treasure, vertical motif, likey, piece, art, textile design stencil, Silk threads, added, support, stencil structure, Japan, early - mid 19th century, textile designs, Katagami, Katagami
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